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Get the latest updates on important pieces of legislation that affect natural health consumers. This section provides useful Hill news you can use and gives you the tools to reach your national representatives on important issues.
Natural Health Scorecard
Find out where your Members of Congress stand on issues that are important to natural health consumers-- access to supplements, support of alternative medicine, removing toxics in our food and water, and more. See how your Congressional Representatives rank!«NEW»
Mercury Free Vaccine Act of 2005 (HR 881)
New! Congressman David Weldon, MD (FL-15) and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) introduced a new bill in February 2005 to assure the removal of childhood mercury exposure through vaccines.
«Legislation Impacting Access to Supplements»
Note: These Bills Have Not Yet Been Re-Introduced in the New 109th Congress. We will keep you posted.
Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2003 (S. 722)
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that manufacturers of dietary supplements submit to the Food and Drug Administration reports on adverse experiences with dietary supplements, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard J. [IL] (introduced 3/26/2003)
Cosponsors: 4
Latest Major Action: 3/26/2003 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
TAKE ACTION! Congress is writing the WRONG prescription for health. S. 722 seriously threatens DSHEA and your right to use safe, natural dietary supplements. Click here to send a message to your Senators today!Dietary Supplement Access and Awareness Act (H.R. 3377)
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to dietary supplements.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Susan A. [CA-53] (introduced 10/28/2003)
Cosponsors: 2
Latest Major Action: 12/4/2003 Referred to House subcommittee.
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
«Legislation Impacting Alternative Medicine»
Access to Medical Treatment Act (S. 1410)
A bill to permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Tom Harkin [IA] (introduced 7/15/2003)
Cosponsors: 4
Latest Major Action: 7/15/2003 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the committe on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.Access to Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 2085)
To permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Peter DeFazio [OR-4] (introduced 5/14/2003)
Cosponsors: 4
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2003 referred to House subcommitte.
Status: Referred to subcommittee on Health.
«Legislation for Food and Water Safety»FIND OUT MORE! Learn how other communities are beginning to implement these programs in local schools. Find out how you can connect local farmers and schools in your area and learn about other steps being taken to improve lunchroom nutrition.
Call on Congress to Support a COOL Year for Consumers!
Ask Congress to give consumers a great gift this new year...passing a vital piece of legislation that let's you know where the food on your grocery store shelves came from. »»Learn More.